Example sentences of "and [verb] himself an " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Should be , should n't there ? ’ said Joe , who 'd put his new jersey on and given himself an expensive look . |
| 2 | But he went and got himself an apprenticeship and then his parents saw that he |
| 3 | Never before had he gone so far and labelled himself an alcoholic . |
| 4 | Pourquery displayed a variety of touch shots and moved with great athleticism about the court , to defeat his net rushing opponent 6–4 6–7 6–2 and earn himself an intriguing place in the final against Hunter . |
| 5 | Bishop felt the slight weight of a simularity crystal in the pocket of his robe and allowed himself an inward smile . |
| 6 | Despite his postscript , in which he condemned free enterprise systems and declared himself an apologist for socialism in Europe , I am pleased to be able to take up the remarks of the hon. Member for Liverpool , West Derby ( Mr. Wareing ) . |
| 7 | The Berne-bound goods train was standing on the next track down ; all he had to do was cover the twenty yards between the two tracks and find himself an empty freight car . |
| 8 | But , along with everyone else , he had a tremendous game and played his part in one of Palace 's best-ever away performances in the old 3rd Division South , helping us to gain a splendid 3–2 victory and earning himself an accolade from Palace Manager , Ronnie Rooke , who said that Jack ‘ came through with flying colours ’ . |
| 9 | Seve hit a great tee-shot and left himself an eight-foot putt . |
| 10 | Teddy shows no expression , he simply walks across the room and makes himself an instant coffee . |